Deuteronomy 21:18 net — If a person has a stubborn, rebellious son who pays no attention to his father or mother, and they discipline him to no…

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"If a person has a stubborn, rebellious son who pays no attention to his father or mother, and they discipline him to no avail,"

— Deuteronomy 21:18, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 21 — Context

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Laws Concerning Children Suppose a man has two wives, one whom he loves more than the other, and they both bear him sons, with the firstborn being the child of the less loved wife.

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In the day he divides his inheritance he must not appoint as firstborn the son of the favorite wife in place of the other wife’s son who is actually the firstborn.

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Rather, he must acknowledge the son of the less loved wife as firstborn and give him the double portion of all he has, for that son is the beginning of his father’s procreative power– to him should go the right of the firstborn.

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If a person has a stubborn, rebellious son who pays no attention to his father or mother, and they discipline him to no avail,

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his father and mother must seize him and bring him to the elders at the gate of his city.

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They must declare to the elders of his city,“Our son is stubborn and rebellious and pays no attention to what we say– he is a glutton and drunkard.”

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Then all the men of his city must stone him to death. In this way you will purge out wickedness from among you, and all Israel will hear about it and be afraid.

Deuteronomy 21:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 21:18 say?
Deuteronomy 21:18 in the NET Bible reads: “If a person has a stubborn, rebellious son who pays no attention to his father or mother, and they discipline him to no avail,”
Where is Deuteronomy 21:18 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 21:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 21, verse 18.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 21:18.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 21:18 in?
Deuteronomy 21:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 21:18?
Deuteronomy 21:18 reads (NET): “If a person has a stubborn, rebellious son who pays no attention to his father or mother, and they discipline him to no avail,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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